Achalasia cardia
Failure of the smooth muscle fibers of the gastrointestinal tract to relax at any one point of junction of one part with another.
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Smooth central narrowing of lower end of oesophagus(beak like) with proximal dilatation . Bulging between narrowed and dilated part. Proximal dilated oesophagus has tertiary peristaltic waves. Achalasia cardia.
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High resolution manometry is more informative than gi scopy for achalasia cardia . Regurgitation can lead to above mentione symptoms. Meanwhile start PPI and followup on that
What is the investigation of choice for diagnosis of Achalasia cardia in young symptomatic patient ?
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Esophageal manometry
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